A new species of Croton (Euphorbiaceae) from rocky outcrops of the Brazilian and Bolivian Pantanal
Abstract
Croton pantaneiro, a new species from ferruginous rocky outcrops of the Brazilian and Bolivian Pantanal, is described, illustrated, and placed in Croton sect. Geiseleria. It is morphologically similar to C. adenodontus and C. glandulosus, but it differs from both by its pinnate leaf venation, serrulate or crenulate leaf margin, pistillate flowers with pedicels 0.8–1.3 mm long and sepals 1.8−2.7 mm long, uniformly green capsules, and ecarunculate seeds. Information on its distribution, habitat, conservation status, and systematic placement is provided.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Phytotaxa
- Volume
- 744
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 177–185
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- EN